# NTSB Accident MIA95LA148
> **PIPER PA-23-250** · 1995-06-09 · SARASOTA, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95LA148
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03772
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-06-09
- **Location:** SARASOTA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.360416, -82.319641
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N949BW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper draining of the fuel sumps during preflight inspection of the airplane. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power on the left engine on initial take off climb due to water contamination, subsequent forced landing, collapse of the main landing gear, and on-ground collision with trees.

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